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Dave from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 22, 2009
Pros In my opinion, these is easily the best razor on the market. I have used the three blade razors, five blade razors, etc. This one gives you a closer, better shave and is far less irritating. Since irritation can cause acne, you want to avoid it. Use this razor and you will have a close shave and less acne. I also recommend using it with Men's Neutrogena Razor Defense Shave Gel, which is fantastic and prevents breakouts related to shaving.
Cons The con is that the actual razor handle is not available in many stores anymore. But it is in some areas of the U.S. as well as online at [link removed].
Bottom line The bottom line is that this is the best razor you can buy. It will give you a close shave and prevent acne (because it prevents skin irritation).
Recommended Yes
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 16
Mumble from Queensland, Australia
December 20, 2009
Pros Nice shave. No irritation. Better then Gillette Fusion, cheaper then Fusion too I think.
Cons Don't think there is any. Except cartridges still aren't cheap.
Bottom line Even though the Fusion (similar to Mach3 I think), has 5 blades, the SensorExcel's 2 blades do a much better job of shaving and less irritation. I can even get that facial hair off my chin very well, nice and smooth, not like other razors.
Recommended Yes
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 19
Steve from Cleveland, OH
January 22, 2009
Pros Has two blades for a closer shave, but...
Cons Two blades are not as effective as three for my facial hair.
Bottom line I tried the SensorExcel during a period of frequent breakouts, and did not like it at all. My facial hair is pretty coarse and tends to grow in different directions, and this just could not give me an adequate shave. Led to some ingrown hairs due to shaving the same areas more than once. I would caution men with coarse facial hair to stick with a three-blade razor. I've had good success with the Mach 3, along with Aveeno Therapeutic Shave gel to fight those acne-like ingrown hairs.
Recommended No
Price paid $8.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: -8
Danny from Tampa, FL
January 2, 2009
Pros Shaves Amazing, Gets the job done very easy, no irritation and what a close shaves it provides with no cuts.
Cons None whatsoever
Bottom line Use it, Ive used 1-5 blades, electric and normal. By far the best razor I have used and will only use this from now on. Thanks Dan for recommending this product!!!
Recommended Yes
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
Alan from Johannesburg
May 4, 2008
Pros Good quality razor for money.For sensitive skin I recommend the Gillette Sensor Excel or gillette Mach 3.Nice and light to work with.
Cons As usual blades are a bit expensive but still a lot cheaper than the four and five blade cartridges.
Bottom line My tip is shave in the bath not at the sink.Wash face with ultra mild soap wash off,put a little olive oil ie thin layer over face and neck and then use gillette fusion ultra protection shaving gel on top gives good glide shave with the grain in light short strokes,never,never shave against the grain you will get razor burn and rash.After you shave if you move your hand across the grain you will feel it still little rough,thats correct.remember a mans face after shaving should not be as smooth as babys bum its not natural.If like me you have really sensitive skin try the above recommendation and also if you dont have to shave every day DONT, let skin recover before next round.Ypu might also want to try shaving at night rather first thing in morning.I do and it works for me.You most likely will always have a bit of burn after shaving thats the type of skin we have and there is nothing else out there thats going to stop it.Just take it slow and try the above method it can only help.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $5.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 12
Anonymous
October 14, 2007
Pros gentle to skin, much cheaper blades
Cons none
Bottom line I used a m3 power for over a year, then I switched to this mostly because of the much cheaper blade price. It ended up cutting just as close if not closer, and, best of all, it is much less irritating. After switching to this I am no longer afraid to shave because of irritation and razor burn.
Price paid $10.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: 9
Mar from Oregon
October 1, 2007
Pros Less irritation but just as close a shave, cartridge lasts me a couple weeks, less blades for easier navigation
Cons Cartridges a bit spendy, nothing else.
Bottom line I've tried the triple blades, four blades, and yes, the FIVE BLADE! (I swear I'm not crazy!) Shaves were often -too- close, ingrowns and irritating bumps came later (I have sensitive skin). When I found a comparison claiming a double blade (this was the particular one) did just as good of a job as any of those fancier +bladed ones, I jumped for it. The cartridges are spendy, but still not as $$ as many of the others. I feel like they last longer. Plus, it's easier to shave grooves like under the jaw. The blades have springy plastic "shocks" that help minimize irritation while still shaving close.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $4.99
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Helpfulness score of this review: 8
matthew from australia
August 21, 2007
Pros no irratation, good shaving. gets every nook and crany
Cons blades are pricey, after a whle causes irratation(thats wen you change blades)
Bottom line ive used 4 blade, 3 blades and now 2 blades. i used to get bad razor burn form the 3 and 4 blades so i switched. i must say thats a thing of the past. though i dont get as close a shave anymore. still i rather the 2 blade over the others as its not painful to shave anymore
Recommended Yes
Price paid $10.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -4
David from Koksijde, Belgium
July 10, 2007
Pros Minimal skin irritation
Shaves smoothly around the chin lines
Cons Pricy blades
Doesn't shave as close as the ones with 3/4 blades, but that's why it helps to reduce irritation right.
Bottom line This rasor combined with a good shaving gel/cream and a rinse with cold water afterwards is about the softest shave you can get.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $2.00
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Helpfulness score of this review: -2
Matt from Canada
June 19, 2007
Pros works better than the mach 3 turbo based on what ive used
Cons blades are expensive
Bottom line good razor
Recommended Yes
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Helpfulness score of this review: 14

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